On December 20, 2002, a Cessna 195 (registration N195SR) was involved in an aviation accident near Wink, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The separation of the main landing gear axle bolt from the landing gear assembly. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing roll, the airplane departed the runway after the right main landing gear collapsed. The axle bolt was found separated with stripped threads.
Incident Overview
During the landing roll, the airplane departed the runway following a collapse of the right main landing gear. The aircraft came to rest off the runway surface.
Landing Gear Examination
Post-incident examination revealed that the right main landing gear axle bolt, part number AN10-46A, which attached the landing gear axle to the right main landing gear assembly, had separated from the axle. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the bolt exhibited physical evidence of stripped threads. The bolt hole at the landing gear axle did not exhibit deformation.
Maintenance History
The maintenance history for the bolt and the landing gear could not be determined. No records were available to indicate prior inspections or replacements of the involved components.